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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,675.43, 409,035.02 and 95,178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,675.43, 409,035.02 and 95,178.51 is: 142,775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,675.43 : 409,035.02 = 95,178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,675.43/409,035.02 = 95,178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,675.43x = 409,035.02 × 95,178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,675.43x = 38,931,343,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,931,343,265.53/272,675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,775.40

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